The Sphinx is a stunning, imposing structure — but why was it built? Did it largely result from erosion? Were aliens even ...

In this guest article, investigative historian, author and journalist Tony McMahon explores some of the more eccentric ...

This film explores the ancient civilization of Egypt, highlighting its monumental achievements such as the Sphinx and pyramids, whose construction methods remain a mystery. It discusses the ...

But you don’t have to go to Egypt to find ancient Egyptian artefacts ... body of a lion and the head of a human. This is the Great Sphinx of Giza. It is chiselled from limestone and has the ...

Past travelers said the best way to see the Great Sphinx is to sign up for a bus tour. Some prearranged tours – including those offered by Memphis Tours and Love Egypt Tours – will give you ...

Amelia Blanford Edwards was one of a stream of European travelers drawn to see the wonders of Egypt at the close ... built a pyramid—as well as the Great Sphinx, some scholars claim—in Giza.

The Sphinx, which embodies the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, is believed to be the head of Khafre and his guardian spirit for his entire burial complex. Carved from the natural ...

NOVA: There have been claims that a great civilization predates ancient dynastic Egypt—one that existed ... building the pyramids and sculpting the Sphinx. Is this possible?

His work offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egypt ... They showcase Egypt's most famous landmarks long before the days of commercial tourism. The Temple of Isis, the Sphinx of Giza, and ...